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Six gifts from local BIPOC businesses to put on your wish list or give to loved ones
November 30, 2021By: Victoria Lopatka, Staff Writer Lemon Mini Skirt from TKbyTilda Etsy Shop [caption id="attachment_120105" align="alignnone" width="224"] Image courtesy of TKbyTilda[/caption] This Etsy shop is full of handmade robes, sets, and dresses in bright colours and nature-centric designs. The lemon mini skirt immediately caught my eye as something unique and, frankly, adorable. I could picture someone wearing this while on a tropical vacation or on the patio of a boujee recently-opened restaurant. If this sounds like you, or a loved one, check out TKbyTilda. Assorted Holiday Cards from Bracken Cove [caption id="attachment_120106" align="alignnone" width="226"] Image courtesy of Bracken Cove[/caption] Are your…
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An artsy year in review
November 29, 2021By: Tamanna T., Staff Writer and Alex Masse, Peak Associate Tammy: Podcasts [caption id="attachment_120088" align="alignnone" width="300"] Photo courtesy of Soundtrap / Unsplash[/caption] For the past few years, podcasts have grown in popularity. Interested in how the process works, I decided…
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Perfect Fit: Workout accessories
November 28, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer As we approach the end of the Fall 2021 semester, giving up on fitness goals can be tempting. Experimenting with different exercise equipment motivates me to commit to my high-intensity interval training (HIIT) routine. Below…
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Sankofa offers an in depth look at African and Black Canadian identity
November 28, 2021By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor “A past confronted with our future in mind.” That message, spelt in giant black vinyl letters, was the last thing I saw when I toured the Museum of Anthropology’s latest exhibit, Sankofa: African…
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Food for Thought: Aloo Parathas
November 21, 2021By: Tamanna T., Staff Writer Growing up in a Punjabi household, my mom would cook different dals and curries for school every morning. My favourite thing to eat with them were aloo parathas. “Aloo” translates to potato, while “paratha” is…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: Nov 22—28
November 20, 2021By: Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate Lumière YVR | Runs until November 30 | FREE | Various locations in Vancouver Light up the night with art installations across the West End! In its 8th year, Lumière will showcase a range of…
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Five Vancouver-based tattoo artists you need to know about
November 17, 2021By: Victoria Lopatka, Staff Writer As I’ve gotten quite a few tattoos in Vancouver, I’ve come across lots of talented artists. Nostalgic pop culture pieces? There’s someone who can do that. New school Japanese combinations? Yes, please. Dainty black and…
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The rebirth of local brand Alex S. Yu
November 16, 2021By: Jaymee Salisi, Peak Associate Alex S. Yu’s designs captivated the audience at this year’s Vancouver Fashion Week. With flowy silhouettes, crafted with colours and fabrics highlighting femininity, his work conveyed an aura of whimsy with every step down the…
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CJSF invites the community to listen and donate
November 15, 2021By: Emma Jean, Peak Associate CJSF, SFU’s independent radio station, marked their fourth annual Fundrive from November 1–7. The station asked listeners to pledge money to keep them independent and able to truly represent their grassroots community. Although CJSF accepts…
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Five artists and studios to visit at this year’s Eastside Culture Crawl
November 10, 2021By: Victoria Lopatka, Staff Writer The 25th annual Eastside Culture Crawl is taking place November 12–14 and November 18–21 this year. Over these seven days, visitors can get a sneak peek into the studios of East Vancouver’s potters, painters, photographers,…
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